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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,512.87, 908,729.10 and 386,576.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,512.87, 908,729.10 and 386,576.43 is: 533,464.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,512.87 : 908,729.10 = 386,576.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,512.87/908,729.10 = 386,576.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,512.87x = 908,729.10 × 386,576.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,512.87x = 351,293,251,315.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,293,251,315.11/658,512.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,464.52

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